Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Exquisite Blue Grey |
| SKU | 50BB 33/164 |
| Hex | #8F99B9 |
| RGB | 143, 153, 185 |
| HSL | 226°, 23%, 64% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Exquisite Blue Grey
Exquisite Blue Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Exquisite Blue Grey is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Exquisite Blue Grey within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8F99B9 in HSL space. Pair Exquisite Blue Grey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Exquisite Blue Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exquisite Blue Grey from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Behr, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Periwinkle Blossom (PMD-13) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Periwinkle Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Persian Violet (1419) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Valspar's nearest match is House of Owen (8003-47D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Exquisite Blue Grey without repainting risk. See the full House of Owen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Exquisite Blue Grey. The nearest is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Purplelicious (241-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplelicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Display (JG-84), is clearly different (ΔE 13.76). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Stone Blue (NO. 86), is clearly different (ΔE 13.99). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Lavender Spectacle (1283), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, North Sea (0625), is clearly different (ΔE 7.19). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full North Sea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Rainfall (CA196), is clearly different (ΔE 12.55). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, African Purple (C2-781), is clearly different (ΔE 7.61). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 8.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 11.05). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 21.46). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 12.38). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 16.9). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey — the nearest deck color, North Sea (0625), is clearly different (ΔE 7.19). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 instead. See the full North Sea swatch →